Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

The UK is threatening Israel with recognising the state of Palestine if it doesn't agree to a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Is this a terrible bargaining chip - or you do what you've got to do?

Australia wants to ban under-16s from using YouTube off the back of their social media ban for teenagers. Do we think this is a good idea?

Netball NZ has just signed a new broadcasting deal with TVNZ - will this help netball turn its viewership around?

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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The UK is threatening Israel with recognising the state of Palestine if it doesn't agree to a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Is this a terrible bargaining chip - or you do what you've got to do?
Australia wants to ban under-16s from using YouTube off the back of their social media ban for teenagers. Do we think this is a good idea?
Netball NZ has just signed a new broadcasting deal with TVNZ - will this help netball turn its viewership around?
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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The Huddle: Do we agree with Australia banning under-16s from YouTube?

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 4 September, 2026, two psychiatrists get permission to use a party drug to treat trauma. We speak to one of them - Dr G.

The Privacy Commissioner on retailers putting up walls of shame of suspected shoplifters.

Sav's saucy selfie - plus more from the veteran rugby man's travels in South Africa.

And on the Sports Huddle, Adam Cooper and Nick Bewley tell us if they reckon All Blacks' pack really did need a big reshuffle for the third test.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 4 September, 2026, two psychiatrists get permission to use a party drug to treat trauma. We speak to one of them - Dr G.
The Privacy Commissioner on retailers putting up walls of shame of suspected shoplifters.
Sav's saucy selfie - plus more from the veteran rugby man's travels in South Africa.
And on the Sports Huddle, Adam Cooper and Nick Bewley tell us if they reckon All Blacks' pack really did need a big reshuffle for the third test.
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2026 

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The All Blacks return to Gauteng province for their third test against the Springboks at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Sunday at 3.10am. 

South Africa evened the score Cape Town last week adding extra pressure to this week's test. 

All Blacks senior assistant coach Neil Barnes told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "it's a hell of an occasion and the boys are in a good place, to be honest."

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The All Blacks return to Gauteng province for their third test against the Springboks at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Sunday at 3.10am.&nbsp;
South Africa evened the score Cape Town last week adding extra pressure to this week's test.&nbsp;
All Blacks senior assistant coach Neil Barnes told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "it's a hell of an occasion and the boys are in a good place, to be honest."
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Neil Barnes: All Blacks senior assistant coach chats team before third Springboks test

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The Warriors are facing off against the Sea Eagles at 5pm on Saturday for NRL Round 27 at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, Auckland.

The original captain of the Warriors joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the match. 

"We've got to sort of look forward to these playoffs with a lot of hope, you know it's not going to surprise us if they're at the grand final day and they lift the trophy, but as I say it's a different level."

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The Warriors are facing off against the Sea Eagles at 5pm on Saturday for NRL Round 27 at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, Auckland.
The original captain of the Warriors joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the match.&nbsp;
"We've got to sort of look forward to these playoffs with a lot of hope, you know it's not going to surprise us if they're at the grand final day and they lift the trophy, but as I say it's a different level."
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Dean Bell: Original Warriors captain chats ahead of final regular season match

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The Huddle: Do we agree with Australia banning under-16s from YouTube?

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